When I set out for Lyonnesse, A hundred miles away, The rime was on the spray, And starlight lit my lonesomeness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls a lonely journey where frost and stars marked the path.
- In plain terms
- I traveled far alone while frost and stars were on the way.
- What can you take from it?
- Lonely journeys can feel marked by nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is a memorable journey?
- How do you feel alone?
Another view
Travel is not always lonely or atmospheric.
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